Youngjae had been pacing about aimlessly for days while thinking a lot of serious things.He tried so hard to think positively after the doctor broke the news, but he was unable to do so.
He doesn't want to push himself right now.
He could tell the guy was in trouble when he woke up from JayB's house because of how phony the man's voice sounded while he was happy. He attempted to ask what had happened, but JayB swiftly sidestepped the subject and inquired as to how he was feeling.
He told Jayb everything, and while he appreciated how the man attempted to make him feel better, he still felt bad that he couldn't bring himself to do so. JayB assured him that he would support him through any situation, and the man assured JayB that he needn't worry, but JayB insisted.
He skipped some of his Church's scheduled events for that week as well. His mother spoke with his town's pastor about what had transpired, and they promised her that they would wait for Youngjae until he felt better.
He could sense everyone's support around him, but as each day passes, he begins to realize that he won't be able to see.
Even though he already anticipated it, it still hurts.
His mother was unable to rouse him from his sad state as he lay on his bed.
As much while he is growing to like JayB, he worries that he might start to disturb him too much as he was listening to the music box that JayB constructed for him.
In relation to that, JayB won't visit their home after that day.
He's not returning calls like he did last week, and he wasn't sure if he should be concerned. When he had hopes that they could do things together, he found that there was still a lot he didn't know about the man.
He could feel himself on the verge of crying again when he hold back a sob.
He's waiting for JayB to come and console him deep inside, but for now he'll simply be happy with himself. Knowing how anxious his mother had been for him over the past few days, he needed to pull himself together as soon as possible.
He doesn't appreciate the sense of being a burden.
Youngjae remembers JayB informing him that he had to return to the City once the vacation was finished as he wonders where JayB could have gone. He was only there on vacation, after all.
He sighs, thinking that after receiving a new transplant, he could have a chance to live a free life.
He had hoped to travel to the locations Jayb and he had discussed.They had planned to visit museums, and JayB had informed him about several fantastic locations in Europe. However, despite this, he doesn't think it would still be a good idea for him to travel there.
"Youngjae-ah, let's go on Gran Teatro La Fenice." Youngjae gasped when a soft hand suddenly touched his.
"T-the Opera House?!" Youngjae couldn't believe at what he heard, Gran Teatro La Fenice is the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of Italian theatre" and in the history of opera as a whole.
He heard from his teacher that this is where the finest classical artist performs and he dreamt once of performing or at least watch a show there.
"Don't use that eyes of yours as an excuse." JayB sneered.
Youngjae chuckled and kept his mouth shut as JayB already knew what he was about to say.
"I'll be with you, you'll be fine. I will tell you what's happening at the stage!" Jayb told him.
"Won't we disturb the other audiences if you do that?"
"We will do it discreetly." Jayb nodded his head encouragingly.
"I'm just blind but my ears are both working, so you don't need to tell me every little details."
"Of course, but I will still tell you what's happening."
Youngjae shakes his head and just nodded.
"Yes, lets's do that."
"Youngjae?!"
"Youngjae-ah!"
Youngjae was brought back to reality by several knocks on his door. He heard the door open and sat up in bed when he realized it was his mother.
When his mother abruptly held him and sobbed on his shoulders, stopping him in his tracks, he was about to inquire as to what had happened.
Youngjae asked his mother, "M-mom, are you okay? What happened?" He heard her sniffle a few times and stifle cries before she grabbed his cheeks.
His mother told him in between her tears, "Your doctor called me, he said someone contacted him regarding your medical situation and give a very big support."
He said, "H-help?" with his brows furrowed since he was unsure who it could be.He felt his mother pushing him off the bed as she said, "He wants us to go there now to chat about the circumstances of the donor." Before he could object, he was already being taken outside.
Aside from their town's neighborhood and JayB, very few people are aware of his illness.
He changed into his clothes and went to meet his mother, who was standing outside his room. His physician advised her that they should speak face-to-face about the specifics. His mother must have been overjoyed that a taxi was waiting for them outside their home so they could get to the hospital swiftly.
"Mr. Lim, asked me to accompany you since I couldn't discuss Youngjae's condition with him, he told me to go with you and for your assurance that everything will be fine. He offered to pay up for all the fees for the operation and treatments, and even for our fare to the US until we find a donor for you."
Youngjae's donor explained what the call meant, and as he had anticipated, it was JayB who had contacted the hospital to let them know they wouldn't have to worry about anything as they would be paying for all of his treatments.
Although his mother wept with excitement, he is still in awe of what happened. He took a break and picked up the phone for the first time to call JayB.
"Youngjae-ah!"
Jayb greeted him cheerfully and he didn't beat around the bush.
"What is the meaning of this?" He sigh, as he's feeling overwhelmed but he felt that it's still too much for him.
"I told you I will help you no matter what."
"Jayb it's too much."
"Don't worry about the money, we're rich, haven't I told you that?"
In fact he didn't, JayB has always kept a low profile while they're together. Although it seems that he came from a nice background but he didn't expect this.
"Take it, I'm not in good terms with my father for a while, and I told him you're the one that convinced me to fix things with him."
"What? I didn't do that?" Youngjae said as he found it strange.
"You don't know but you helped me a lot. So don't complain."
"But-"
Jaebeom cut him off with a hissed.
"No buts, my condition with him is atleast I'll try to learn what our business is, so don't waste my sacrifice."
He's now loss for words.
"Youngjae-ah, be better. I will be there once your operation is done and we made a promise to go to Italy, don't forget that."
Youngjae nodded his head as if the other could see him. He's beyond grateful now and doesn't know how could he express what he's feeling.
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RomanceWhen Lim Jaebeom met Choi Youngjae who's considered as a ray of sunshine on their town. He didn't expect that the guy would give him another viewpoint on how he should live his life and taught him how to look at the things he has in a much meaningfu...
